Submitted By
Zoning Board of Appeals through Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director
Reviewed By
AMZ
Agenda Item Title
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Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals' Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Craft Brew Lounge at 1026 North Boulevard
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Overview
Overview
The applicant, JD North Blvd Holdings, LLC, has applied for a special use permit for an existing business, the Beer Shop, for the property at 1026 North Boulevard as the ordinance granting a special use permit (ORD 15-058) is applicable to the existing business. The new special use permit is necessary for the change in business ownership and the business model will not change.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval of the application.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the special use application.
Fiscal Impact
The cost of the legal posting is $294.00 (GL#1001.46202.101.550652)
Background
The Subject Property is situated between North Marion Street to the west and Forest Avenue to the east. It is located on the north side of North Boulevard. The property is a lot size of approximately 1,090 square feet with a tenant space storefront of a larger commercial building located at 1026 North Boulevard. The Beer Shop is a craft brew lounge that is a desirable destination for local craft beer enthusiasts in the downtown Oak Park district on the Subject Property.
The Applicant plans to purchase the Beer Shop located at 1026 North Blvd. The Applicant is required to obtain a special use permit to operate the craft brew lounge since the prior special use permit was limited to the current owner, Anthony Compaglia, by the Village Board on February 17, 2015. The Applicant, as the new owner, plans to maintain the Beer Shop's current use and operation. A special use permit is necessary when there is a change in ownership.
As a specialty boutique retailer, the Beer Shop features local...
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